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Posted by Denise & James | August 16, 2013

Excellent Lawyer!!

Will Hanlon was a lifesaver to me and my fiancé. He not only met us for the first time to discuss our case on a weekend morning, but was willing to sit down and talk with us anytime we needed to or had a concern, whether that be in person or over the phone. He kept us well informed of what needed to ...be done with our case and made it a breeze to get through. He also had the charges dropped, which makes for an excellent lawyer in our book. ;)

Posted by Steve | June 27, 2013

Professional Attorney

I was involved in a sports related fight in the Spring. It was a mutual fray and thought nothing of it after the game. I was shocked to see a deputy show up at my doorstep and state the guy I fought was pressing charges. Will was recommended to me by a co-worker who had a speeding ticket dismissed by... Will. Will was very friendly upon meeting him and I retained his services the same day. I felt comfortable with him and he seemed very concerned with a defendant's rights, particualrly in self-defense. The charges had not yet been filed and I was looking at a possible felony battery due to the injuries the guy sustained. The charge filed was a misdemeanor battery. Due to my job I was very concerned with the case. There was quite a bit of paperwork filed by Will's office and I never had to appear which is good because I did not have to miss work. When the time came for the hearing Will was very aggressive with the prosecutor and judge in my innocence and told them we were prepared for a trial. This likely put the prosecutor and judge in a position to offer Misdemeanor Intervention Program. Where you pay a small restitution fee, communtiy service and the case is destoyed or expunged. It is like a one-time mistake that you can erase or get a mulligan for. This was guaranteed as well and a trial is not. I thought a trial I would lose because they would likely just say guilty because I won the fight. Will allowed me to be able to keep this off my record and leave without paying a ridiuclously high fee. I was very pleased with this outcome and would recommend Will confidently for anyone seeking legal counsel. His office is very conveniently located downtown near the courthouse.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2013

Criminal Defence

I was falsely accused of a crime that I did not commit. I contacted Mr Hanlon for a consultation and he accommodated me the next day. Mr Hanlon was able to ease that stress by listening to me and reviewing my case. He kept me calm in the darkest days of my entire life. It has been two months and the... investigation in my case has been dismist with no criminal charges filed . I would recommend Mr Hanlon to anyone needing serious legal defense.

Posted by Brendyn | May 03, 2013

Saved My Ass!

Will Hanlon is a well known and respected lawyer. He has kept me out of prison two times now. My bond was $65,000 and by some work of god, he got me released on my own recognizance and placed on probation. Once I was on probation I violated with a new charge. Again, Will saved the day and kept me out... of prison once more by working his magic and getting my placed BACK on probation. I would bet the bank on Mr. Hanlon and will always look to him for my legal issues!!

Posted by Sebastian | May 02, 2013

Hanlon is a Tiger! Facing possible 15 yrs prison w/ three charges including a serious felony. Each one dismissed!

I was facing 15 years in prison in a blink of an eye. An irrational mistake spun out-of-control cost me my career, relationships, and my freedom. I had no previous charges, so jail was traumatizing as I encountered subhuman treatment. Bugs were crawling everywhere in my cell, guards bantered I would ...not be granted bail based on my charges, claiming they were out of toilet paper and blankets; it was surreal. Within the first 24 hours I was contemplating suicide; I could not endure the thought of my elderly mom passsing while I was in prison. Upon bail, I needed to find representation quickly. I insisted on hiring the first attorney I talked to, because the web was saturated with options. I promtly changed my mind as attorneys began calling me back. They sounded unsure, monotone, unapethetic, slightly lethargic, and a couple didn't even want to hear the details of my situation. They reminded me of old dogs sitting on a porch. I began remembering horror stories from friends who described their previous attorneys as "just not giving a damn." When I called Mr. Hanlon, he actually answered the phone personally. He sounded alive and confident, and he wanted to know the details of my case. If I didn't know any better, he was already assembling a strategy in his head to save my behind. I thought to myself, "This guy is a tiger." However, he was also empathetic; he had a humane character. I immediately felt assured and comfortable speaking with him; disclosing to him that I was scared and nearing an emotional breakdown. He gave me examples of previous cases similar to mine that he had represented where he was able to attain dismissal of all charges. He even began working on my case before I rendered payment for his services. I felt confident of my decision to hire Mr. Hanlon through the whole process. He took care of everything and communicated with me personally through every step. He is knowledgeable, experienced, organized, and professional. It was comparable to a house lifted from my shoulders when he called me with the good news. My confidence in him allowed me to rest assured while he worked on my case, which enabled me to focus on a new career and regain my life. I am forever grateful to him. If you need aggressive, experienced, and professional representation - don't hire an old dog - hire a tiger. William Hanlon saved my life...period. - Sebastian K.

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